What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Tanker Driver?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Tanker Driver jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Dendron, VA (34.0% above average), followed by Kentville, NS and Whitehorse, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Dendron, VA $73,064 $6,088 $1,405 $35.13 Kentville, NS $72,894 $6,074 $1,401 $35.05 Whitehorse, YT $72,430 $6,035 $1,392 $34.82 Carcross, YT $72,388 $6,032 $1,392 $34.80 Haines Junction, YT $72,140 $6,011 $1,387 $34.68 Duncan, BC $71,651 $5,970 $1,377 $34.45 Oak Bay, BC $71,521 $5,960 $1,375 $34.39 Courtenay, BC $70,364 $5,863 $1,353 $33.83 Wasco, CA $69,986 $5,832 $1,345 $33.65 Saint John, NB $69,901 $5,825 $1,344 $33.61

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Q: How much does a Tanker Driver make?

The average annual pay for a tanker driver in the United States is $54,518 a year — that works out to approximately $26.21 an hour. The middle 80% of Tanker Drivers earn between $42,500 (10th percentile) and $77,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Tanker Driver Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Tanker Driver in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Hazmat Tanker Driver at $50,537 (92.7%) above Tanker Driver. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Hazmat Tanker Driver $105,055 $8,754 $2,020 $50.51 Union Hazmat Truck Driver $57,554 $4,796 $1,106 $27.67 Halvor Lines $53,312 $4,442 $1,025 $25.63 Bulk Tank Driver $51,000 $4,250 $980 $24.52 Tank Driver $49,063 $4,088 $943 $23.59

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United States

$54,518

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Ohio

$52,659

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How much does a Tanker Driver make?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average annual pay for a Tanker Driver in the United States is $54,518 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.21 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,048/week or $4,543/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $80,500 and as low as $28,500, the majority of Tanker Driver salaries currently range between $50,000 (25th percentile) to $58,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $77,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Tanker Driver varies greatly (by as much as 8000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Tanker Driver in your area makes on average $52,659 per year, or $1,859 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,518. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Tanker Driver salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Tanker Driver jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Tanker Driver Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Tanker Driver job is above the national average. Topping the list is Dendron, VA, , with Kentville, NS, and Whitehorse, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Whitehorse, YT, beats the national average by $17,912 (32.9%), and Dendron, VA, furthers that trend with another $18,546 (34.0%) above the $54,518 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Tanker Driver appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Dendron, VA, and Saint John, NB, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Tanker Driver role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Dendron, VA	$73,064	$6,088	$1,405	$35.13
Kentville, NS	$72,894	$6,074	$1,401	$35.05
Whitehorse, YT	$72,430	$6,035	$1,392	$34.82
Carcross, YT	$72,388	$6,032	$1,392	$34.80
Haines Junction, YT	$72,140	$6,011	$1,387	$34.68
Duncan, BC	$71,651	$5,970	$1,377	$34.45
Oak Bay, BC	$71,521	$5,960	$1,375	$34.39
Courtenay, BC	$70,364	$5,863	$1,353	$33.83
Wasco, CA	$69,986	$5,832	$1,345	$33.65
Saint John, NB	$69,901	$5,825	$1,344	$33.61

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Tanker Driver Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Tanker Driver category.

For example Hazmat Tanker Driver jobs pay as much as $50,537 (92.7%) more than the average Tanker Driver salary of $54,518. If you're qualified, finding work as a Hazmat Tanker Driver may help you make more money than that of the average Tanker Driver position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Hazmat Tanker Driver	$105,055	$8,754	$2,020	$50.51
Union Hazmat Truck Driver	$57,554	$4,796	$1,106	$27.67
Halvor Lines	$53,312	$4,442	$1,025	$25.63
Bulk Tank Driver	$51,000	$4,250	$980	$24.52
Tank Driver	$49,063	$4,088	$943	$23.59

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